Multiple choice

If three elements M, N and O are crystallized in cubic solid lattice with M atoms at corners, N atoms at cube centre & O atoms at the edges, then the formula of the compound is

  1. MNO

  2. MN3O

  3. MNO3

  4. M3NO

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Atom M is shared by 8 corners; 1 atom of O is shared by 4 unit cells. Atom N is present at centre of the unit cell. Hence, the effective number of atoms of M per unit cell = 8 X 1/8 = 1. The effective number of atoms of O per unit cell = 12/4 = 3.The effective number of atoms of N per unit cell = 1. Hence, the formula of the compound is MNO3.